Gifford-Heiden Insurance works to cultivate relationships in the Sarasota, Charlotte, and Manatee counties. Since 1969, we have provided safe, sound, and secure insurance coverage programs at competitive prices. Our founder, Russ Gifford, started the agency by himself by knocking on doors to build his reputation of integrity and hard work. This reputation has followed our team for years and continues to impact the community around us. We have world-class expertise with local roots and focus. Whether your needs are personal or commercial, they should be matched with an insurance program tailored to you. We represent many carriers including: - American Integrity Insurance - American Strategic Insurance - Auto Owners Insurance - Auto Owners Flood Insurance - Avatar Property & Casualty - Bankers - Citizens Insurance - CNA Insurance - Edison Insurance - Federated National - Florida Family - Florida Peninsula - Frontline Insurance - Heritage Property and Casualty - Homeowners Choice - Progressive Insurance - Safe Point Insurance - Security First Insurance - Southern Fidelity Insurance - Southern Oak Insurance - Tower Hill Insurance Group - Travelers - United Property & Casualty - Universal Property & Casualty - Zurich Insurance - Wright Flood